a method of separating gases that depends on their differential rates of diffusion through a porous substance
atmolysis in American English
(ætˈmɑləsɪs)
nounWord forms: plural-ses (-ˌsiz)
a process for separating gases or vapors of different molecular weights by transmission through a porous substance
Word origin
[1865–70; atmo- + -lysis]This word is first recorded in the period 1865–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: figure skating, goulash, racism, springboard, steamrolleratmo- is a combining form meaning “air,” used in the formation of compound words. Otherwords that use the affix atmo- include: atmometer, atmometry, atmophile; -lysis is a combining form with the meaning “breaking down, loosening, decomposition,” usedin the formation of compound words. Other words that use the affix -lysis include: analysis, electrolysis, paralysis